Helping families thrive grant

Grants are available for community organisations and voluntary groups to help families build financial resilience and improve wellbeing.

You can apply for £500 to £5,000 which can be used for projects that support families to:

• improve budgeting and money management skills
• prepare healthy, affordable meals
• reduce food waste and household costs
• take part in community activities that reduce isolation and improve wellbeing
• connect with local support networks and services
• access essential items or resources during financial hardship

Examples of projects could include cooking classes, budgeting workshops, school uniform exchanges or community cafes. However, we welcome new ideas for different and innovative projects.

This grant is funded through the UK Government’s Crisis and Resilience Fund.

We publish all grant awards and project descriptions on our open data page.

Who can apply

You can apply for this grant if you are a:

• voluntary or community group
• charitable or social enterprise organisation
• town or parish council
• parent teacher associations (PTAs) and other school-based groups

How to apply

Read our guidance document to check eligibility, exclusions, and full information on the application process.

Applications are open until 31 March 2027 or until the funding has been fully allocated.

Once registered you can request an application form from grants@southglos.gov.uk.

What happens next

Applications will be reviewed twice a month. We aim to notify applicants of the outcome within 4 weeks.

Organisations must use the grant for the purpose detailed in their application within 12 months of the award payment.

After a funded project has finished, organisations will be expected to complete and submit an evaluation form.

Contact us

If you need further information or advice, you can contact us by email or call 01454 865865 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.